Man Dies After Sterling Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Man Dies After Sterling Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Man Dies After Sterling Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Man Dies After Sterling Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says A Sterling man died at the hospital hours after being stabbed outside an area home, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). Lathius Noel Martin, 40, of Alexandria, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Wesley Richard Scott over the weekend, officials said. Deputies were called to the 20 block of Carolina Court around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, where they found Scott suffering from stab wounds, authorities said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he died the next day, Sunday, March 2, acc…
15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) 15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) 15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING)
15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (Developing) 15-Acre Brush Fire Burns In Loudoun County, Crews Battling Blaze Firefighters are battling a large brush fire that has scorched approximately 15 acres in Loudoun County, officials confirmed. Multiple units are operating on a 10+ acre brush fire south of Waterford. If you see a large column of smoke around this... Posted by Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 15900 block of Rosemont Farm Place on Saturday, March 1, after the fire broke out and began quickly spreading. Crews were …
$679K In Damages Reported After Lithium-Ion Battery Fire At Aldie Home, Officials Say $679K In Damages Reported After Lithium-Ion Battery Fire At Aldie Home, Officials Say $679K In Damages Reported After Lithium-Ion Battery Fire At Aldie Home, Officials Say
$679K In Damages Reported After Lithium-Ion Battery Fire At Aldie Home, Officials Say A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery caused nearly $700,000 in damages and displaced four people in Aldie early Wednesday morning, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials. Emergency crews were dispatched around 3:15 a.m. on Feb. 26 to the 40900 block of Richland Meadow Place in the Little River District after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire. When firefighters arrived, flames were tearing through the garage and upper levels of the single-family home. Crews launched an aggressive attack, deploying multiple handlines and searching the home for possible victims. I…
Sprinkler System Saves Ashburn Apartment From Golf Cart Fire Disaster Sprinkler System Saves Ashburn Apartment From Golf Cart Fire Disaster Sprinkler System Saves Ashburn Apartment From Golf Cart Fire Disaster
Sprinkler System Saves Ashburn Apartment From Golf Cart Fire Disaster A potentially catastrophic fire in an Ashburn apartment building was swiftly contained thanks to a sprinkler system that activated after a golf cart caught fire in a garage, officials said. The blaze broke out over the weekend in the 20000 block of Lazy River Terrace, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) officials. Emergency crews responded after a fire alarm activation, followed by multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke and alarms throughout the multi-family building.  Units from Lansdowne, Ashburn, Leesburg, Kincora, and Sterling arrived to find no visible fire from the …
$1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Loudoun County Bust, Sheriff Says $1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Loudoun County Bust, Sheriff Says $1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Loudoun County Bust, Sheriff Says
$1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Loudoun County Bust, Sheriff Says A single text message, sent to the wrong person, led to one of the largest cryptocurrency recoveries in Virginia history. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) announced Monday, Feb. 24, that it seized $1.4 million in stolen cryptocurrency—recovered from a sophisticated “pig butchering” scam.  Officials believe the bust is among the first and largest of its kind in the state. “This seizure sends a clear signal to bad actors: Loudoun County is coming for you,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said. “We will not allow our citizens to be taken advantage of and will do everything possible to get…
Electrical Malfunction Sparks $100K Ashburn House Fire, Displaces Resident Electrical Malfunction Sparks $100K Ashburn House Fire, Displaces Resident Electrical Malfunction Sparks $100K Ashburn House Fire, Displaces Resident
Electrical Malfunction Sparks $100K Ashburn House Fire, Displaces Resident An Ashburn resident is picking up the pieces after a roaring attic fire—fueled by an electrical malfunction—ripped through their home, fire officials say. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews rushed to the 42000 block of Waxpool Road just before 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after frantic 911 calls reported flames shooting from the roof. When firefighters arrived, they found the two-story home ablaze but thankfully all occupants were safely outside, according to a Loudoun County Fire and Rescue spokesperson. Crews wasted no time, storming the attic, battling the blaze with multiple…
Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg
Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg A Leesburg family of nine is without a home after a devastating electrical fire ripped through their house on Valentine’s Day, destroying nearly everything inside. Firefighters rushed to the 800 block of Wage Drive just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, where they were met with flames and heavy smoke pouring from the first floor of the split-level home, according to Loudoun County fire officials. The residents made it out unharmed, but their pets weren’t as lucky as Loudoun County Animal Services responded to assist the family after a cat and a reptile perished in the blaze. Crews from L…
Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate
Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate A DC man will spend more time behind bars after attacking a rideshare driver at Washington Dulles International Airport in a violent attempted carjacking, officials announced. Lindsey Robinson, 36, was sentenced to six years in prison this week after being convicted of attempted carjacking in Loudoun County Circuit Court, prosecutors said. The charges stem from an attack on Jan. 14, 2023, when Robinson was picked up by a rideshare driver at the airport's arrivals area.  As they began to drive away, Robinson demanded the driver’s phone and vehicle before punching him multiple times in …
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police
Failed Heist: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police A would-be burglar with big plans and bad execution crashed a stolen car into the front doors of a Loudoun County gun store, only to walk away empty-handed, according to police. Leesburg officers responded to Loudoun Guns, in the 300 block of Industrial Court SE, around 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, after reports of a burglary attempt, authorities said. When they arrived, they found a vehicle had been smashed into the front doors in an attempt to break in, but the suspect (or suspects) never made it inside, and nothing was stolen. The car, found abandoned at the scene, had been reported stole…
Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff
Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff A teacher’s assistant at a Loudoun County high school is facing charges after allegedly showing up intoxicated on campus in the middle of the school day, authorities said. Travis Jones, a staff member at Park View High School in Sterling, was arrested for public intoxication on Friday, Feb. 7, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The school resource officer (SRO) assigned to the building was alerted around 11:55 a.m. that Jones appeared to be under the influence while at work, officials said. After an investigation, authorities determined his condition warranted an arrest, and …
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered A small-town pizza shop that has been serving up slices for 35 years in Loudoun County is facing an unexpected crisis, and the community is coming together to help keep its doors open. Teddy’s Pizza & Subs, a family-owned favorite that has been a local staple for decades in Middleburg, was forced to shut down indefinitely after burst pipes flooded the restaurant, causing major damage and exposing asbestos in the walls and ceiling, the owners' family said. Damage at Teddy's Pizza & Subs  GoFundMe Unfortunately we will be closed for the next few days until we can get …